Suzuki Vitara LY vs Opel Mokka: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Suzuki · 2015–present
Vitara LY
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Opel · 2012–2019
Mokka
- Power
- 103 kW140 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
Photo: Jhonny89 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Vitara LY 2 Mokka 1
- Family Vitara LY Boot: 375 l vs 356 l
- City Vitara LY Length: 4,175 mm vs 4,278 mm
- Off-road Mokka Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Opel Mokka has more power: 103 kW (140 PS) against 88 kW (120 PS) for Suzuki Vitara LY. Opel Mokka is 103 mm longer than Suzuki Vitara LY (4,278 mm vs 4,175 mm). Suzuki Vitara LY has the bigger boot: 375 l against 356 l. Opel Mokka is the older design (from 2012); Suzuki Vitara LY arrived in 2015. Suzuki Vitara LY is still in production; Opel Mokka is not. On the catalog figures, the Suzuki Vitara LY is the pick for family and city; the Opel Mokka is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Opel Mokka yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| Vitara LY | Mokka | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,175 mm164.4 in | 4,278 mm168.4 in +103 mm +4.1 in +2.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm98.4 in | 2,555 mm100.6 in +55 mm +2.2 in +2.2% |
| Boot | 375 l13.2 cu ft | 356 l12.6 cu ft −19 l −0.7 cu ft −5.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs Vitara LY (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Suzuki Vitara LY | Opel Mokka | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1.8 · petrol · 103 kW (140 PS) |
| Production years | 2015–present | 2012–2019 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 hp | 103 kW (140 PS) 138 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 82–103 kW (111–140 PS) 110–138 hp | 81–112 kW (110–152 PS) 109–150 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.0 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 180 km/h 112 mph | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 1,800 cc 1.8 l |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,175 mm 164.4 in | 4,278 mm 168.4 in |
| Width | No data | 1,777 mm 70.0 in |
| Height | No data | 1,646 mm 64.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm 98.4 in | 2,555 mm 100.6 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 375 l 13.2 cu ft Better | 356 l 12.6 cu ft |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2015) | ★★★★★ (2012) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).